President Barack Obama did not shy away from controversy at yesterday's Notre Dame commencement address. Hundreds of anti-abortion protestors descended on South Bend to decry the president's pro-choice stance. And he talked about it openly.

Though a handful of protestors tried to shout down his speech to graduates, Mr. Obama delivered his message. The president says differences over abortion shouldn't keep us from finding what he says is common ground.

OBAMA: So, let us work together to reduce the number of women seeking abortions. Let's reduce unintended pregnancies.

In spite of the controversy that ignited debate on the Catholic campus, the 13,000 who filled the Joyce Center gave the president several standing ovations.

Notre Dame president John Jenkins came under heavy fire for inviting the president. But he said sunday that Mr. Obama honored the university with his visit.

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